Some times when the conditions are really nice, it is fun to have landing gear and do touch and go's. Some times you don't want the weight and drag of the gear. Now you can have it both ways with the "Easy Gear".

I've had this idea for some time but I just never had time to get to it. It was a perfect fit for the X-Raycer, but after i built the first prototype I realized that making the gear removable also allowed it to be interchangeable with other planes.

I tested the same Easy Gear on 4 different planes this evening with great results. I was running out of day light (sorry about the lighting) so the video was shot in a hurry, no pre-testing on the various aircraft, I just mounted the gear and took off. Better video will follow before too long.

The gear was designed not to effect the crafts cg so I wasn't too worried about the flying.

The Easy Gear was also designed with commonly available materials and bits and very little fabrication needed.

If there is interest, free plans will be posted compliments of mach1rc.com.

The main strut is 3/8" x 3/8" x 12" Bass wood. Painted black. Bought it at Michaels' crafts.
5 gram servo
The aluminum is 1/16" x 3/4" available from many hardware stores
The nose gear assembly is Dubro part # 375 . You'll also need a 4-40 bolt and an extra 1/16" locking collar and and adjustable aileron link, Dubros #557, and a clevis and thread 2-56 control rod. to complete the steering arm.